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6/15/2026

Toy Industry Leaders Advocate for Play & Policy During DC Fly-In & Day of Play on Capitol Hill

Toy industry leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. last week for The Toy Association’s Annual DC Fly-In and Day of Play on Capitol Hill.

6/15/2026

WiT Names New Board Chair & Adds Industry Leaders to Board of Directors

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has announced new leadership appointments, naming Deirdre Cross as chairwoman of the board and electing new members to its Board of Directors.

6/15/2026

Circana: U.S. Toy Industry Posts Double-Digit Growth Through April

The U.S. toy industry posted 13% dollar growth from January through April 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales increased 5%, while average selling prices rose 7%, making toys one of the strongest-performing discretionary categories amid broader softness in consumer spending.

6/15/2026

Remembering Michael Kohner, Founder of The Michael Kohner Corporation

The Toy Association™ and its members mourn the passing of Michael R. Kohner, founder of The Michael Kohner Corporation and longtime licensing executive whose career helped bring countless beloved games and toys to families around the world.

6/12/2026

Submit Your Nominations for the Toy Industry Hall of Fame & Alan G. Hassenfeld Humanitarian Award

The Toy Association™ announced that nominations are now open to submit candidates for induction into the 2027 Toy Industry Hall of Fame

6/12/2026

Top 3 Reasons to Exhibit at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Unlike any other toy industry event, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) brings kids, parents, inventors, and the media together during peak holiday season excitement to discover the toys and games that families will be clamoring for.

6/11/2026

The Toy Foundation Drives Record Impact Delivering Play to Children for International Day of Play

The Toy Foundation™, the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association™, marked the third annual United Nations International Day of Play on June 11 by rallying the toy industry around the 2026 theme, “Protect Play, Protect Childhood.”

6/10/2026

TikTok Shop Insights Tailored to the Toy Industry (June 18 Webinar)

Last call to register! Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “Grow with TikTok Shop: Toys Edition,” a Toy Association webinar taking place Thursday, June 18 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).

6/9/2026

Utilizing Toy Chest, Part II: How Spin Master is Scaling its Global Philanthropic Impact

At Spin Master, purpose and philanthropy are deeply intertwined with the belief that every child should have the opportunity to grow, explore, and learn through play, regardless of their circumstances. To put that commitment into action, the company partners with the Toy Chest to expand the reach of its giving around the world.

6/8/2026

Toy Industry to Meet in Washington for DC Fly-In & Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill

The toy industry will convene in Washington, DC this week as The Toy Association™ hosts the 2026 DC Fly-In and Annual Day of Play on Capitol Hill. The events will bring together toy business owners and policymakers for meetings and interactive experiences to spotlight top industry priorities, the value of play, and the toy industry's contributions to the U.S. economy.

6/8/2026

Big Ideas Wanted: Speaker Submissions Open for Toy Fair® University 2027

The Toy Association™ has announced that Toy Fair University, the official education program of Toy Fair®, is now accepting speaker proposals for the next edition of the show, taking place February 20 to 23 at the Javits Center in New York City.